Washington, DC — The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reflecting on January 6th:
“The lies portraying immigrants as dangerous threats to American democracy and public safety are the cornerstone of Donald Trump’s political agenda, with devastating downstream costs for the American people.
January 6th is a reminder that those truly threatening our democracy and orchestrating political violence are not immigrants, but instead the ascendant right-wing movement that has embraced white nationalism and nativism, while trampling on core American democratic values and the peaceful transfer of power.
As we reflect on the horrors of four years ago and prepare for the incoming administration, we should not just view January 6th as a tragic and indelible day for our country that must never be forgotten, but also recognize that the threats to American democracy are ongoing and understand the role nativist conspiracies play in the right-wing pursuit of power.”
